Expanding our Pink October Campaign across<span class="txt-orange"> Four Forestry Concessions in the Republic of Congo</span>

<span class="p2">Congolaise Industrielle des Bois (CIB), our wood products business in the Republic of Congo, has expanded its annual Pink October campaign across all four of its forestry concessions, helping to raise awareness of breast cancer and improve access to screening services for hundreds of women in local communities.</span>
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<span class="p2">From 16 October to 2 November 2026, we carried out awareness and screening activities in Pokola, Enyellé, Loundoungou and Kabo, reaching women living and working across our areas of operation. More than 380 women took part in awareness sessions, while over 120 breast cancer screenings were conducted during the campaign.</span>
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<span class="p2">The initiative was designed to promote prevention and early detection, helping women better understand the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and encouraging them to seek medical advice and screening when needed. This year, we made a deliberate decision to extend activities beyond our main operational site and bring the campaign directly into communities throughout our forestry concessions.</span>
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<span class="p2">The programme was led by Dr Fallon Kitemo, Doctor at the Olam Agri Clinic; Hortense Benabo, Social Projects Manager; and Jeannette Sabeh, Manager of the Mama Yoyo Centre, our HIV prevention programme. Together, they delivered educational sessions focused on breast cancer prevention, early detection and the importance of regular screening. The campaign was warmly received by participants, many of whom welcomed the opportunity to learn more about the disease and access screening services within their communities. </span>
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<span class="p2">I would like to sincerely thank Olam Agri for this initiative, which helps us to better understand the signs of breast cancer and the importance of screening. Now I know that if I experience certain symptoms, I must go straight to the Olam Agri Clinic in Kabo to receive appropriate care.</span>
Collette Bosse,
Member of the Indigenous Community in Kabo
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<span class="p2">Today, I plucked up the courage to have a screening and check on my health. This campaign is a real opportunity for all the women in our community. We are very pleased to benefit from this awareness-raising and prevention initiative.</span>
Nadège Dimanche,
Resident of Enyellé
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<span class="p2">Meanwhile, Nicole Bikessa, a resident of Loundoungou, said the sessions had increased her understanding of the disease and the importance of early detection: “Before this awareness session, I didn’t really know much about breast cancer or the risks associated with the disease. Thanks to the information I’ve received today, I’ve learnt to recognise the warning signs more effectively and understand the importance of early screening.”</span>

<span class="p2">The Pink October campaign forms part of our broader commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of communities around our operations. Alongside awareness initiatives, we continue to support prevention programmes and facilitate access to care, recognising that early diagnosis can play a vital role in improving health outcomes. </span>

<span class="p2">By bringing education, prevention and screening services directly into local communities, we aim to empower women with the knowledge and confidence to take charge of their health while strengthening access to essential healthcare services across the Republic of Congo.</span>

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